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R733 NEL

1998 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor Glx64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 NEL
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 1,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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R733 NEL is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R733 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R733 NEL registered?

R733 NEL is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R733 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 NEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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